Inscription found in Alexandrium fortress could shed new light on Jewish revolt

[Kittens Are Jerks]

Who was Eleazar Bar Ger, and what brought him to the magnificent Alexandrium, a fortress built 2,000 years ago by Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus?

Israeli researchers recently identified the mysterious man’s name scribbled on an ostracon, or inscribed pottery sherd, found in the fortress over 40 years ago, Bar-Ilan University announced last month. The presence of the artifact at the site could open dramatic developments in the understanding of the Great Jewish Revolt against Rome (66-74 CE), as it might testify that Jewish rebels used Alexandrium for their military efforts.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/inscription-found-in-alexandrium-fortress-could-shed-new-light-on-jewish-revolt/